6 Things We Learned About Duterte From His Controversial Speech

Supporters of presidential aspirant Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte gathered in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig last Sunday, November 29, for "MAD (Musicians and Artists for Duterte) for Change." Originally organized to persuade the Davao mayor to run for president, the event became an impromptu Miting de Avance instead since Duterte has already confirmed his candidacy.

Manong Digong wasted no time at all discussing his plans for the country and, erm, his love for women and sex in his usual uncensored manner. The things he said might be controversial, but it's actually refreshing to see a candidate be this open about matters that other candidates will usually pay hush-money for.

Love him or hate him, Duterte remains a brazen character who is testing every thinking Filipino's idea of the ideal political leader. With Duterte, at least voters know exactly what they're getting, and won't have to laboriously wade through smoke and mirrors that other candidates are wont to put up. Based on his speech, this is the kind of man that Duterte is: